Ireland's Ancient East Tour

Our Ancient East of Ireland motorcycle tour is perfect for riders who want to see Ireland’s heritage and enjoy superb riding routes. You’ll be on your bike every day, exploring parts of Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and more – truly the best that Ireland’s east coast has to offer!

This is quickly becoming one of our most popular tours, despite only being introduced last year. The Lemonrock team know this area intimately – as Paul, our co-founder, lives here! We have selected riding routes with an emphasis on scenery and being off the beaten path. Each evening relax in the luxurious 4 star hotel, Trim Castle Hotel.

Guided Option: This tour is offered with 2 guided options – you can enjoy a guide on Day 1 or for the entire 3 days. Our guide, Brian, runs a local professional motorcycle training school and knows every backroad on the Ancient East.

What's included in your Ireland's Ancient East Tour

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Not Included

What's included in your Ireland's Ancient East Tour

Optional

Not Included

from €1,170

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Tour Type	Self Guided or Guided Guide available for 1 or 3 days
Self Ride	Choose your own dates
Duration	5 days vacation, 3 riding days
Hotel Nights	4 nights bed & breakfast in Trim Castle Hotel or similar
KM's	940km, riding approx 310km per day
Skill Level	Intermediate: Routes include switchbacks and narrow roads
Highlights	Trim Castle, Kells, Clonmacnoise, Hill of Tara, Sally Gap, Wicklow Gap, Glenmalure

Some pictures of this tour:

Day 1 - Arrival

ARRIVAL

Complimentary pick-up from Dublin Airport
Check in with Trim Castle Hotel (or similar) for overnight accommodation. (4 Star)
Early check in when available for international arrivals
Early arrivals can stroll across the street and visit the heritage site of Trim Castle or take a walk on its grounds
Check out your bike and riding gear
Kick back and enjoy the facilities of Trim Castle Hotel
Visit Trim town and soak up the atmosphere

Day 2 – Northeast Carlingford

Day 2 – Northeast Carlingford Ride 5 hours / 300Km

This route is a favourite riding route taking in a combination of excellent riding roads and ancient sites along the way.

For those new to riding this part of the world, we offer an option to take our motorcycle guide and professional trainer, Brian from Trim Motorcycling Training, on this first day. Brian also is available for the entire 3 days tour.

Places of interest include:-

Hill of Uisneach
Kells
Loughcrew
Carlingford
Slane
Hill of Tara

Day 3 - Midlands - a ride off the beaten track

Day 3 – Midlands – 250Km / 4 hrs

Today’s ride takes us westward to the midlands, and through some wonderfully quiet roads. We love the yesteryear atmosphere of the quiet villages where you are unlikely to meet tourists. Places we visit include:-

Kilbeggan Distillery
Clonmacnoise – a 6th century early Christian settlement on the banks of the River Shannon
Glasson – a great spot for lunch on one of the gastro pubs
Fore Abbey

As today’s ride is shorter than the other day’s rides, we have the option to visit Dublin for the evening or relax in Trim.

Day 4 - The Garden of Ireland

Day 4 – The Garden of Ireland – 380KM / 6hrs

This ride takes in some of the favoured riding routes from the Dublin motorcycling enthusiasts. We ride south east into Co. Wicklow, which is known as The Garden of Ireland, due to its wonderful scenery. It equally excels as a riding destination which these passes and destinations to enjoy:-

Sally Gap
Wicklow Gap
Glenmalure
Birr

Day 5 - Depart

Depending on time of flight, you may have time for shopping in Dublin or take a direct shuttle service back to Dublin Airport.

Included in your Ancient East of Ireland tour package is a personalised itinerary which you can download to your phone.

We include everything from your flight details and airport transfers to hotel check in references. You’ll also find points of interest and our favourite places to explore along the riding route, as well as some frequently asked questions, contact numbers and manuals.

We will send this to you and your group ahead of time so that you can start reading before your trip! On arrival, we’ll also present you with a souvenir road book.

“You HAVE to do this and when you do, you HAVE to use Lemon Rock Bike tours. We had the best time. Everything was perfect, thank you so much Lemon Rock.”

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Solo Rider

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€1,420*/pp

*Own Bike Option
€1,840 with Suzuki DL650XT
€1,960 with BMW R1250GS
Other Bikes Available
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High Season Supplement
Guided Options

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Rider & Pillion

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€1,170*/pps

*Own Bike Option
€1,380 with Suzuki DL650XT
€1,440 with BMW R1250GS
Other Bikes Available
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High Season Supplement
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2 Solo Riders

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€1,340*/pps

*Own Bike Option
€1,760 each with Suzuki DL650XT
€1,880 each with BMW R1250GS
Other Bikes Available
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High Season Supplement
Guided Options

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